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War in Ukraine
Lithuania to Spend $1.2B to Fortify Russia, Belarus Border
Lithuania will spend €1.1B to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, mainly on anti-tank mines, as part of a defense push in the face of Russian aggression.
May 5, 2025
Ukraine
Growing Russian Threat to Baltics – Lithuania Works on Capital Evacuation Plans
In developing an evacuation plan from any military threat, Vilnius’ authorities have partly used Ukraine’s experience during and following the 2022 full-scale invasion.
April 26, 2025
Russia
Russia and Belarus Plot Attacks on Belarusians in Lithuania, Intelligence Report Says
Lithuania’s State Security Department reported that since 2023, Russian and Belarusian operatives have been conducting covert actions targeting the Belarusian community in the country.
April 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Nordics, Lithuania Plan Joint Purchase of Combat Vehicles
The CV90 combat vehicle is made by BAE Systems Hagglunds in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden.
April 22, 2025
Ukraine
The Suwałki Gap Explained: Why Russia Wants It, Why NATO Fears It
Chuck Pfarrer, the former squadron leader of SEAL Team 6 goes over what the Suwałki Gap is and why it matters so much to Russia and NATO
April 10, 2025
Ukraine
What Happens When the Oil Price Drops?
Comment from around Europe on what the drop in oil prices means
April 9, 2025
Europe
Lithuania Fines Revolut $3.8 Million Over Weak Money Laundering Controls
Lithuania issued its largest ever fine to British fintech company Revolut – for alleged failures to properly identify suspicious monetary operations or transactions
Updated: April 9, 2025
Germany
Moscow Allegedly Hid Parcel Bombs Among Sex Toys – Investigator
An unexploded parcel intercepted in Poland has offered insights into a suspected Europe-wide Russian bombing campaign, according to a Polish investigation.
April 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Hungary is ‘On Putin’s Team’ Over Ukraine War Support, Estonian FM Says
Estonian FM added that a possible attempt to strip Hungary of its voting rights in the EU “is getting closer and closer”.
April 7, 2025
Top News
No ‘Unlawful Interference’ in DHL Plane Crash, Lithuanian Officials Say
Last week, Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office said the “main version” in the plane crash investigation is “human error.”
April 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Pet Food Giant Plans to Almost Triple Production by 2028, Expand to EU
Kormotech expects to up production by 2.5 times over the next few years. They have already invested in a second plant in Lithuania and are looking at opening a third in Romania.
April 4, 2025
Ukraine
Lithuania Honors 4 US soldiers Who Died in Training Ground
Hundreds of people held US and Lithuanian flags as the procession passed on an arterial avenue and cathedral bells tolled.
April 3, 2025
NATO
Germany Launches Permanent Troop Deployment to Lithuania, Its First Since WWII
Germany plans to station a 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania, marking its first permanent foreign troop deployment since World War II.
April 2, 2025
NATO
Finland to Withdraw From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a fundamentally changed security environment in Europe prompted the decision by Finland – a NATO member bordering Russia – to pull out of the 1997 Ottawa Treaty.
April 1, 2025
NATO
3 US Soldiers Dead, 1 Missing Following Training Mishap in Lithuania
Authorities have recovered the vehicle six days after the incident when it sank into a peat bog during a training exercise in Lithuania, next to the Belarusian border.
March 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
Baltic States View Ukraine Ceasefire as Security Threat, FT Reports
Baltic defense ministers warn a Ukraine ceasefire would let Russia rearm and redeploy troops north, doubling forces near Finland and the Baltics - raising security threats to NATO’s eastern flank.
March 31, 2025